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*[https://auth1.dpr.ncparks.gov/moths/view.php?MONA_number=157.00 MONC-Moths of North Carolina]



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Revision as of 14:04, 18 February 2020

Astrotischeria astericola
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Lepidoptera
Family: Tischeriidae
Genus: Astrotischeria
Species:
A. astericola
Binomial name
Astrotischeria astericola
(Braun, 1972)
Synonyms
  • Tischeria astericola Braun, 1972

Astrotischeria astericola is a moth of the family Tischeriidae. It was originally described by Annette Frances Braun as Tischeria astericola in 1972. It is found in North America, including Ohio.[1]

The larvae feed on Symphyotrichum species, including Symphyotrichum cordifolium and Symphyotrichum lateriflorum. They mine the leaves of their host plant.[2]

References

  1. ^ "230013.00 – 0157 – Astrotischeria astericola – (Braun, 1972)". North American Moth Photographers Group. Mississippi State University. Retrieved June 1, 2018.
  2. ^ Microleps.org